KARACHI - To further accelerate the growing inward investments from Pakistan, Ajman Free Zone is organising a seminar to enhance business relations, promote trade and strengthen ties with Pakistan’s business community. The road show is aimed at Pakistani businessmen, entrepreneurs and investors that would like to spread their operations internationally especially in the ME region whereby the UAE serves as a springboard and a centre point to enter the regional markets.
The road show will be held on 26th February at Sheraton Hotel, Karachi in which potential Pakistani investors will be briefed about diverse investment options at AFZA through which emerging and established Pakistani industrialists and entrepreneurs targeting emerging markets can set up operations in the Ajman Free Zone.
A three member high profile delegation from AFZA will arrive from UAE on 26th February.
During their visit, AFZA officials aim at meeting investors from various industries, trade and service sector and showcase multiple facilities and business investment opportunities available for the Pakistan business community. The convenient set-up solutions, diverse range of licensing options along with a tax free operation are some of the core subjects to be discussed with the prospective investors.
Mahmood Al Hashemi, Director General of AFZA in his statement said that we have been able to attract significant investments from all over the world and are committed at facilitating services to these entities through cost-efficient, flexible and innovative platforms. So far, AFZA has attracted over 7,000 companies with a significant chunk of SME investments in the portfolio.
Ali Fahmi, Head of Customer Services Department said, “Pakistan is an important market for Ajman Free Zone and the investment from the country has been growing over the last few years. Ajman serves as an opportunistic destination for Pakistani business due to close proximity to Pakistan, a strong connectivity with ample of flights between the countries and robust infrastructure. We are confident of offering investors from Pakistan all assistance required in setting up and ensuring thriving operations as their success reflects our”.
Situated at the foot of the Arabian Gulf, the Ajman Free Zone is widely regarded as the ideal depot for the supply of goods and services for both domestic and regional markets around UAE. The inexpensive energy and the absence of bureaucratic complications, coupled with the availability of numerous infrastructure facilities, have attracted many investors to base their operations in Ajman.
With Ajman Free Zone celebrating 25 years of business excellence, encouraging industries and entrepreneurs, it looks forward to further strengthening ties with Pakistan and the business community.